CW12 1EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Meadows, 0.2km from Congleton in Congleton. Administratively it sits within Congleton West ward and the Congleton constituency.
Day-to-day life in CW12 1EA has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CW12 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00092857 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MEADOWS, CW12 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MEADOWS, CW12 1EA.
309
49
£ 39,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CW12 1EA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CW12 1EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CW12 1EA. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 106,500
4 sales · Mean £ 114,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CW12 1EA is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Daven Primary School
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Marlfields Primary School
Eaton Bank Academy
Buglawton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
- Bonds Bakery0.5 km
- Mr P Barber0.2 km
- Chatwins0.3 km
- Crema Deli-Cafe0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lion & Swan Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Antelope0.2 km
- Congleton RUFC0.1 km
- Rams Head0.4 km
- The Club0.3 km
- The Counting House0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Hot Spot0.2 km
- Indian Spice0.3 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Pup Cups Cafe0.3 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.0 km
- Tesco Superstore0.7 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Beartown Spices0.5 km
- Beijing City0.3 km
- Boteco Brazilian Street Food0.2 km
- Cheeky Chicken0.3 km
- New Ruby0.4 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Congleton1.4 km
- Kidsgrove9.0 km
- Alsager9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station Alighting Only0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CW121EA · Data under Open Government Licence